Lean and Swerve

Lean

Lean verb - To set or cause to be at an angle.
Usage example: just lean the ladder against the tree and climb up it

Swerve and lean are semantically related in action topic. In some cases you can use "Swerve" instead a verb "Lean".

Nearby Words: leaning, leaned, leanness, leant

Swerve

Swerve verb - To depart abruptly from a straight line or course.
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Synonyms for Swerve

Lean and swerve are semantically related in action topic. Sometimes you can use "Lean" instead a verb "Swerve".

Nearby Words: swerved, swerving

Common collocations

moment lean moment swerve moment
bit lean bit swerve bit
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